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    Library and Information Science - MLIS

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    Columbia, USMLISOnline30 months
    $88,344.00
    Tuition
    over 30mo
    36
    Credits
    $50.00
    App fee

    Library and Information Science - MLIS at University of South Carolina-Columbia is a 36-credit, 30-month, online MLIS program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $88,344.

    About the program

    The program covers foundational principles of library and information science through required core courses in ethics, community engagement, reference, leadership, research, and information organization. Students complete electives tailored to career interests such as academic librarianship, archival studies, public librarianship, or school librarianship.

    Focus: coursework
    U.S. News & World Report (as reported by USC): MLIS ranked No. 16 in the nation (2025)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min scores need to be at least 294 (verbal + quantitative) with a score of at least 153 on the verbal section and 4.0 on the writing section
    V 153
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum score of 80 (for tests before January 21, 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US) is standard for F-1 master’s students; STEM OPT extension (up to 24 additional months) only if the program’s CIP code on the I-20 is STEM eligible.

    $55,378.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Library and Information Science - MLIS at University of South Carolina-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Library and Information Science - MLIS at University of South Carolina-Columbia is $88,344 across 36 required credits.
    Is Library and Information Science - MLIS at University of South Carolina-Columbia online or in-person?
    Library and Information Science - MLIS at University of South Carolina-Columbia is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Library and Information Science - MLIS at University of South Carolina-Columbia take to complete?
    Library and Information Science - MLIS at University of South Carolina-Columbia is structured around 30 months and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Library and Information Science - MLIS at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: a 4.0 scale. Students who do not have a 3.0 may still be admitted. Contact us if you have questions about your GPA.
    What work-permit options follow Library and Information Science - MLIS at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
    Post-completion work rights for Library and Information Science - MLIS at University of South Carolina-Columbia: 12 months OPT (US) is standard for F-1 master’s students; STEM OPT extension (up to 24 additional months) only if the program’s CIP code on the I-20 is STEM eligible.